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There are 7 ways to get from Dubai to Petra by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Sharjah International Airport to King Hussein International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane plane SHJ - AQJ
    2. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    12h 23m
    $161–398

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane AUH - AMM
    3. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    13h 38m
    $147–551

  3. Drive  2,538.5 km

    1. Drive from Dubai to Petracar car 2,538.5 km
    26h 20m
    $400–578

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane DXB - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    11h 38m
    $177–330

  5. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)plane plane SHJ - AMM
    2. Take the bus from Abdali Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    12h 54m
    $151–377

  6. Fly Dubai International Airport to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz Airport (TUU)plane plane DXB - TUU
    2. Take the bus from Tabuk Bus Stn to Ḩaqlbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aqaba Jett to Petra Jettbus bus
    12h 42m
    $190–572

  7. Fly Dubai International Airport to Ben Gurion Airport, train, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)plane plane DXB - TLV
    2. Take the train from Tel Aviv Haganah to Be'er Sheba - Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Be'er Sheva Central Station/Interurban Platforms to Paran Junctionbus bus
    4. Drive from Paran Junction to Petracar car
    13h 40m
    $355–801

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,255.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Petra, Jordan?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Petra. However, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ), take the taxi to Aqaba Jett, then take the bus to Petra Jett. Alternatively, you can drive from Dubai to Petra in around 26h 20m.

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